Gallery: Fashionista strikes gold with a label fusing diverse African cultures

TIENO ODERA, BIRD STORY AGENCY

A childhood love for her cultural attire helped spark Edna Dhahabu Karisa’s fashion dream and her label, Mijikenda. Then, she started blending local influences with others from Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana and Tanzania.

And she’s just getting started.
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Caroline Lewa and her bridesmaids during her traditional wedding, dressed by Edna Fashionista. Photo Credits : Edna Dhahabu

Traditional Mijikenda themed wedding by Edna Fashionista Photo Credits : Edna Dhahabu

NdesahCreations model showcasing their African themed crown and neck piece. Photo Credits : NdesahCreations

Model Valary Ochieng, wearing a headpiece crown made with pearls and brass wire, with a body statement piece made with pearls too. Photo Credits : NdesahCreations

Model Darren Shawn wearing a handmade crown made with brass and cowrie shells and amber Nigerian beads necklace mostly worn by the royals in Nigeria. Photo Credits : NdesahCreations

Model Keish Vee with a goddess concept. She's wearing a handmade halo crown, Statement shoulder piece made with golden pearls the nails also are handmade to bring out the goddess look. Photo Credits : NdesahCreations

Model Darren Shawn in a Nigerian royalty look. On his neck are amber beads Necklaces with a customized hat with golden details to bring out that royalty look. Photo Credits : NdesahCreations

Model Nginaa wearing a beautiful handmade headpiece made with brass wire and cowrie shells, with a statement Body piece made with pearls. Photo Credits : NdesahCreations